Amherst Morning Brief, Oct. 21: School panel rejects behavior support procedures

From Amherst News

• School committee rejects behavior support procedures The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee took up revised restraint and behavior support procedures required under Policy JKAA, after some members said legal review was incomplete and the Special Education Parent Advisory Council wanted more direct input.Amherst News
• School committee reaches governance consensus at retreat Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee members and Chair William Sherr spent a Saturday retreat working through operating protocols and communication standards meant to clarify how the board and the superintendent handle agenda requests, personnel matters and other recurring issues.Amherst News
• Schools address bus shortage and building damage The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee heard that a bus driver shortage has forced route changes affecting after-school programs, while contractors repair water damage and begin mold remediation work at Amherst Regional Middle School.Amherst News
• School committee approves HR position in split vote The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee weighed creating a new Human Resources Generalist position, to be funded through a surplus in Regional Rural School Aid rather than the operating budget, with members divided over whether the role is needed.Amherst News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Open-Play Pickleball at Mill River: Thursday at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Open-Play Pickleball at Mill River is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 95 Montague Rd.Jones Library
• 9:00 a.m.: Jones Library trustees meet Thursday The Jones Library Board of Trustees meets Thursday at 9 a.m. to review library operations and ongoing business.Jones Library
• 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: Chair Yoga With Lara: Thursday at 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m Chair Yoga With Lara is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Jones Library
• 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: CANCELLED: Valley Green Energy Working Group: Thursday at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m CANCELLED: Valley Green Energy Working Group is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Jones Library
• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Drop-In Tech Assistance: Thursday at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m Drop-In Tech Assistance is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Jones Library
• 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Flu and COVID vaccine clinic at Bangs Center The Amherst Public Health Department offers a flu and COVID vaccine clinic Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bangs Community Center, with registration recommended due to limited walk-in slots.Town of Amherst
• 6:30 p.m.: Planning board holds public hearing Thursday night The Amherst Planning Board and Community Resource Committee of the Town Council hold a public hearing Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m.Town of Amherst
• 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.: 5/6th Grade Girls Suburban Basketball Tryout: Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m 5/6th Grade Girls Suburban Basketball Tryout is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at 170 Chestnut St.Jones Library
• 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Sandlot Dodgeball: Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m Sandlot Dodgeball is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 70 S East St.Jones Library

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Farmers market returns to Boltwood Avenue Saturday The Amherst Farmers Market runs Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Boltwood Avenue, offering local produce and goods.Town of Amherst
• Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: National Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday Residents can drop off unused medications Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 71 Strong Street for National Drug Take Back Day.Town of Amherst
• Sat, Oct 24, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Dog park hosts Halloween Pawty Saturday Amherst Dog Park holds its Halloween Pawty Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. on Old Belchertown Road, with costumes encouraged for dogs.Amherst Dog Park
• Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Halloween Spooktacular planned Sunday downtown A Halloween Spooktacular runs Sunday from noon to 3:30 p.m. at 35 South Pleasant Street, with activities for families.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Oct 26, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Ribbon cutting set for Amethyst Brook Elementary The town holds a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the new Amethyst Brook Elementary School, 70 South East Street.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Oct 27, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Jones Library design panel meets Tuesday The Jones Library Building Committee's design subcommittee meets Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 101 University Drive, Suite B1.Jones Library
• Tue, Oct 27, 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Town welcomes visitors from sister city Kanegasaki Amherst holds a welcome ceremony Tuesday from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at town hall for visitors from its sister city, Kanegasaki, Japan.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Oct 28, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Truck or Treat returns to the Mill District The Mill District hosts Truck or Treat Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 91 Cowls Road, with decorated vehicles handing out candy.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Wednesday night The Amherst Conservation Commission meets Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. to review wetlands and conservation permitting matters.Town of Amherst

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